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Marie DeCaprio, CFP® |
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Business Description |
| MCD Advisors is a financial planning firm providing fee only, objective financial advice. We work with clients regarding all areas of financial concerns: saving, spending, investing and risk management. We do not sell products nor do we manage assets--we offer unbiased advice based on almost 20 years of experience and a strong educational background. |
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General Information |
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| States Licensed in: |
NY, NJ
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| Years of Experience in Financial Services: |
20
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| Number of Years with Current Firm: |
5
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| Work Experience: |
Portfolio Manager, Prudential Investments 9 years
Portfolio Manager, Citigroup Asset Management 4 years
Financial Planner, MCD Advisors, 5 years
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| I work with the following types of clients: |
Individual Investors
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Education |
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BA, Economics - Rutgers University
MBA, Finance - New York University |
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| Investment Types: |
Mutual Funds, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)
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Qualifications & Memberships |
| Certifications, Accreditations & Designations: |
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Certificant, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
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| Financial Organization Memberships: |
Financial Planning Association (FPA)
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Firm Information |
| Number of Advisors in Office: |
Up to 10 employees
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| Firm's Number of Clients: |
40
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Compliance |
| Registered Investment Advisor: |
Yes
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| I am an acknowledged fiduciary: |
Yes
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| Compliance Disclosures in Last 5 years: |
I have a clean record
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| Criminal Disclosures in Last 5 years: |
I have a clean record
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Compensation & Fees |
| Fee Structure: |
I am a fee-only financial professional
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| Compensation Methods: |
Flat Fee, Hourly
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| Minimum Fee Charged for Hourly Planning Accounts: |
$500
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| Prepared By: |
Marie DeCaprio, CFP® |
Frequently Asked Questions |
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Do you have a customer satisfaction or refund policy? |
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What are your qualifications? What is your education background? |
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I have 20 years experince in the financial services industry. I am a Certified Financial Planning TM certificant, hold the CFA designation and have an MBA in finance from New York University. |
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What is your approach to financial planning? |
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COmprehensive, I look at the whole picture. I provide personalized advice, not cookie cutter presentations. |
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What services do you offer? |
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I provide financial advice, I do not manage assets or sell products. |
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How many clients do you currently manage? |
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Will you be the only person working with me? |
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How are you compensated? How will I pay for your services? |
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Fee only--payments are accepted via cash, check or money order. |
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If you are going to manage my account, will you obtain my permission every time you buy or sell something? |
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Do you offer any guaranteed results? |
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How much risk should I be willing to take? |
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As much risk as necessary to achieve your personal rate of return as formulated in your financial plan. |
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Have you ever been charged with any breaches? |
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